Tom and his brother Ray co-hosted the very popular "Car Talk" since 1977 to their retirement in 2012. The show is still heard, and is popular, in reruns.
The brothers started their car repair shop in Boston. Although 12 years apart in age, they were very close. They both graduated from MIT. Tom got a PhD in marketing. Although they downplayed their smarts and car savviness quite a bit on their show, they were both highly intelligent and knowledgeable mechanics. Almost accidentally, they parlayed their garage business into their radio show where their great self-deprecating humor, car smarts, and common-sense approach won over a huge fan base. (They also have a column that runs in my hometown newspaper every Saturday.)
Tom died from complications of Alzheimer's. He will be greatly missed. Best wishes to his family, friends, and co-workers, who universally loved and admired him.
Tom Magliozzi, Popular Co-Host Of NPR's 'Car Talk,' Dies At 77 : NPR
The brothers started their car repair shop in Boston. Although 12 years apart in age, they were very close. They both graduated from MIT. Tom got a PhD in marketing. Although they downplayed their smarts and car savviness quite a bit on their show, they were both highly intelligent and knowledgeable mechanics. Almost accidentally, they parlayed their garage business into their radio show where their great self-deprecating humor, car smarts, and common-sense approach won over a huge fan base. (They also have a column that runs in my hometown newspaper every Saturday.)
Tom died from complications of Alzheimer's. He will be greatly missed. Best wishes to his family, friends, and co-workers, who universally loved and admired him.
Tom Magliozzi, Popular Co-Host Of NPR's 'Car Talk,' Dies At 77 : NPR